THE OPPORTUNITY
At Vallen successful leaders drive and promote our leadership mindset of ADAPT, DARE AND LEARN.
Our Leaders are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.
- Adapts easily to new situations, people, culture, and technology by choosing the right skill set at the right moment and place
- Can appropriately challenge the status quo; never satisfied and always looking to improve
- Is curious, willing to learn and explore new topics and to apply new learnings that align with current business objectives
We are seeking a Director of Compensation/Total Rewards to be a true partner with the SVP HR & the leadership team to help manage design and delivery of key compensation program elements broadly while also advising and supporting and driving compensation program effectiveness. This is all accomplished in partnership and in support of the corporate strategies, priorities, and initiatives. This role will also help support and drive Health & Wellness initiatives that are designed at the corporate level but allow for customization for the Vallen organization to continue to drive and enhance engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to the establishment of compensation strategy and program design (variable focused) in support of our business needs and priorities considering global direction and priorities
- Oversees research and analysis to assist in ongoing budgeting, competitive analysis, tracking/accruals, and management reporting and compilation of best practices
- In support of our corporate office, manages key programs for executives and staff related to base, short-term incentive, sales compensation and health and wellness initiatives
- Manages aspects of annual salary planning, job classifications and evaluation; provides variable compensation plan design guidance and consulting related to key initiatives as well as lead Executive Compensation Meetings for the entire Vallen organization.
- Provides consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners and management relative to ongoing pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation, job evaluation and assists in targeted total compensation design efforts
- Develops and maintains a central repository of compensation programs, practices, and data across the organization to aid in timely, accurate visibility, assessment, and to support alignment and harmonization globally
- Heavily engaged in the business and understanding both field and corporate initiatives, driving research projects, benchmarking and innovative ways of looking at the business and its strategy on incenting and driving behavior through recognition programs
- Keeps apprised of federal, state, and local compensation related regulations, e.g. FLSA, minimum wage, etc. and conducts analysis and reporting to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance
Ideally this position will be based out of Vallen's corporate headquarters in Belmont, NC, but remote work will be considered for the right candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field preferred, particularly with STI (bonus) in addition to sales compensation, Benefits and Payroll
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in compensation
- Health & Wellness experience a plus
- Expert level excel user with strong data management and analytical skills required
- Knowledge of legal regulations as they pertain to compensation preferred
- Creates and delivers presentations on function-related subject matter and writes in a clear, concise form
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
- Exhibits the ability to multi-task and perform as a team player in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Possesses strong customer and results orientation
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
401K Plan, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a definitive career path.
EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN
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